Korea’s Beloved Fighter Jet: The KAI T-50 Golden Eagle
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Sorry to ask this but could we have that link to the Warographics video? I can't seam to find it for some reason 😂
Philippines FA50 just smash F22 raptor in a dogfight lol
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do you know FA50 defeats F22 raptor in a dogfight? Philippine FA50
Honestly so grateful for Simon and his teams work, I can sit at my desk at work or work on a painting at home and listen to high quality, well-informed subject matter on niche topics for free. what a time to be alive, thank you!
I like to have Simon in my headphones while I'm out working on the ranch chores on the flip side 😂 In the middle of nowhere but I've got endless informative audio from him still!
What desk work do you do that allows for this level or distraction?
FA-50 is good replacement for light fighter jet fleet like F-5E/F, Mirage III, Mig-21 etc, which is getting old and be retired. Cheaper to buy and operate, easy to fly and support, proven high availability (~80%). so it is good workhorse fighter jet and sortie-eater. Future proof with on-going upgrade development.
the Black Eagles team is amazing, they put on a staggering 30 minute show at last years avalon airshow in melbourne (australia). South Korea will have a 2 or more generation lead over the north soon. This video doesnt even mention the other areas of the souths military industry. But the video would need to be like a day long to cover all of it
Yes - I also saw that display at Avalon. The formation of the Yin Yan symbol from their smoke trails was just awesome. Best formation flying I have seen
@@longboardfella5306we call it the Tae Geuk 태극 mark
Yeah, the South Korean conglomerates make a very diverse range of military equipment. The US is very lucky to remain allied with such a country with that kind of development potential.
This one is a very small economic supersonic trainer(T-50) which has a fighter varient(FA-50). The fighter varient is undergoing an upgrade. AESA radar by Raytheon and the American medium range air2air missile, AIM-120.
The interface is almost identical with that of F-16.
A modest engine(F-404).
As of today, this is the only supersonic trainer (T7 by Boeing is to come).
FA-50 is good for patrol and for Close Air Support. For engagement with narco gangs, militias....
To make this small golden eagle stronger, Korea purchased a license for the F414-EE engine from GE and is producing an engine based on it. This engine is also scheduled to be installed on the KF-21 and T50 (FA50).
If you wait a little longer, you will be able to see a more powerful golden eagle.
@@user-yz3hu3hu4x Also the Lockheed T-50 variant featured a conformal fuel tank, so extra fuel is definitely a posibilty for future upgrades.
We were at the would scout jamboree in South Korea and they put on a show for us every day and they where amazing to watch
I've seen the Black Eagles in the UK a few times, they've made two trips in recent years. It's certainly an impressive aircraft and the Black Eagles' display is unique.
I saw the black eagles at avalon. Best display team in the world 😮
As a Malaysian, I must say FA50 is a good choice for us. It can be consider as a smaller version of F16, suits for the low defense budget country.
It's quite an ok plane. Hope you guys buy more.
@@shaider1982Malaysian already sign for 36 aircraft
Wait until FA-50 PL version is completed!
Nah, It's quite expensive for a trainer aircraft, but it's acceptable for a low-grade fighter and relatively inexpensive for a high-grade fighter.
@@Jake-gy7qo it's better than the F-5s used by many South East Asian nations, and definitely better than the Mig-29Ns that they'll replace in RMAF service.
Black eagles display team are amazing! Seen them here at RIAT ❤
Love flying it's cousin, the T-55 in VTOL.
Great video! Love learning more about what goes into machines like this
getting the Fa50 was the smartest thing Iraq did after 2003. Iraq was one of the first to realize how good of a deal it was, and since we already have the F16, it seemed like a natural fit to build a new air force
What makes the T50 family so special is that the dollar/performance ratio is so good that it is a no-brainer for many so called smaller air forces in multiple roles. The added benefit of NOT being American built is just an added bonus. The Philippines Air Force for instance is not blessed with huge budgets but the capabilities of the aircraft far outweigh anything else they could afford to buy new.
What would you say is the cheapest/lowest maintenance/most reliable fighter jet?
How would this stack up to the RedHawk in terms of lifetime costs?
Just imagine a multi role fighter jet that can carry the latest missiles and radar but its half the initial cost and half the lifetime cost of the F16 whilst having an air frame that last twice as long
Its likely still ITAR restricted because of the engine. Thats where something like the Hawk (at the low end) and Eurofighter or Rafale (at the high end) have an advantage.
@@haydnw869 Previously the Northrop F-5 (derived from the T-38) filled this role. The Saab Grippen was also aimed at low-cost versatility, but it doesn't seem to have the adoption rate expected by Saab.
The fact that you think not being American built is a blessing tells me all I need to know. The US literally has the most advanced Air Force and Naval Air Force in the world. We literally can't get the F-22 into combat because everyone is too scared of its almost 50 year old predecessor to take on the bird that shot down the F-15. The F-35 has a weapons suite so advanced that you'll never get to see it before it shoots you out of the sky. The BUFF is almost a century old, and can level a city in minutes. The A-10 is just as old, practically impossible to shoot down, and will eat your ground forces for breakfast. There isn't a single aircraft outside the US, that can hang with what we have. We have the largest defense spending budget in the world. If you don't think we're using every penny of that to ensure that our closest neer-peers are two steps behind, you're fooling yourself. Russia's "next-gen stealth" fighter has the same radar cross-section as SR-71, which isn't stealth, but reduced visibility. Our F-35 has a smaller cross-section than most birds of prey. Beyond that, South Korea is a staunch US ally, both militarily and economically. They may have built this airframe, but it was done with a massive amount of cooperation and collaboration with the US.
@@SkunkApe407 you are taking my reply out of context, though your fanboy response does say a lot.
Not being ITAR restricted means that the US Government cannot cut off the supply of spare parts at their own whim. Which they have done before to countries when they make political or diplomatic decisions that do not agree with the US World view.
I believe it has happened to both Pakistan and Indonesia in the past. Why do you think countries like Saudi operate mixed fleets from multiple countries?
Why do you think Malaysia bought Mig-29’s to supplement their Hornets?
They're under evaluation here in Ireland too, as an air defence fighter to work with our new Lockheed TPY-4 air defence radar.
Source please?
Many would like them but realistically never going to happen
It makes sense. One of the most successful ground attack planes the US had was also a trainer. If you have a trainer easy enough that the majority of pilots can fly it, they can fly it into combat. If they can fly it into combat, there's going to be a whole lot more of those simpler machines out there than the super sonic and stealth aircraft just by sheer production numbers. I'm not saying the USA is wrong, it's just that they've started to become a bit snobby with what they feel like they need. When you look at how many roles and niches we're trying to stuff the F-35 into and how many we've had to back out of but are still trying to ham fist it into......Fewer variables is nice, but at some point you've got to stop trying to hammer in nails with that drill and use the proper tool for the job.
Kinda sorta
The US has the ability to give something like an F-16 more munitions then 99% of trainers can carry, plus they have a lot more SEAD capabilities
The F-35 fills that niche, but with the added ability to not be shot back at, thus reducing risk
Though I do agree with you to the extent of such aircraft like the A-10
The A-10 is dumb, it’s a cool airplane, but something like the AMX International from Italy, can do its job, do it better, and it’s about the same cost per flight hour
Tho the A-10 is cheaper to buy outright (because of the quantity built) it’s gun is basically just added weight for how ineffective it is
And the AMX is just, for all intents and purposes, a modified MB-339
The T-7 Redhawk will probably be the best trainer and light fighter/bomber in the future.
@@bornonthebattlefront4883 well said. IMO CAS missions are better fulfilled by the AH-64 Apache Longbow and the AC-130J in air supremacy enviroments because of how long they can stay on station and the heavier overall armament they carry, nothing would make me feel safer than knowing a spectre is circling overhair supressing and outright ahnillating everyone with it's 105mm howitzer and 40mm bofors.
The US Government has a perception issue with thinking that having only the most advanced planes means no, or very low losses. They think if they send in a plane that is perceived by the public as less capable, and it gets shot down, the public attitude towards whatever they are doing will turn against them, and their goals. It doesnt matter that a F-35 or F-22 costs 10 times more than one of these cheaper types of combat air craft. They see it as risking losing 5 as opposed to one. And that doesnt seem to be the case if Poland isnt worried about going up against Russian fighters with this plane.
@@ripn929707 the polish isn’t going against Russian fighters with this Korean plane. They have F-35s and F-16s for that.
Never could understand why the U.S. didn't select the T-50 for its advanced trainer. South Korea is a longtime ally of the United States. And, the plane was "designed with" (or "by") Lockheed Martin's help, so LM would have made a logical partner to build the plane for the USA. The T-50 would have been operational in America long ago vs. the T-7 which is still having "challenges."
The GOV can’t allow America’s economic backbone corporates like Boeing or GM struggle…
Too true ... but the Pentagon and Congress could have screwed, er ... "suggested" KAI turn the design over to Lock-Mart, just as they did with the Northrop F-17 which became the "McDonnell Douglas" F/A-18. As we know Lockheed is always every administration's first choice (see the non-Littoral non-Combat sorta-Ship). With Lockheed as the prime contractor and KAI a sub-contractor, voila, an "All American" trainer! If Lockheed was not available (with LCS, F-35, NGAD, SR-XX) there was always Boeing with their "fabulous" track record" on VC-25B, aka Air Force One, 737 Max, KC-46, XLUUV and now T-7. @@user-oq6be6gd1v
@user-oq6be6gd1v Unfortunately, Boeing is already losing a lot of money developing T-7. 😂😂
"Boeing is already losing a lot of money developing T-7" and KC-46 and VC-25B and 737 Max and ... [fill in the blank]@@bbokdoong
Fa50's authority lies with Lockheed. I think it's an American product.
Blue Angels, Red Arrows, Black Eagles. Man... we got us some badass squad names for these show pilots, I love it.
Snowbirds
@@alexkim3794 Also cool, who do they fly for?
@@Silverwing2112 royal canadian airforce
"You don't drive your Ferrari to work every day, you only drive it on Sundays."
FA-50 is a hot hatch that one can drive to work every day and also have fun with ~^^
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11:15 - Chapter 3 - Service life & operations
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I have been trying for ages to find any good videos on this aircraft! Thank you, simon and team!
In the middle of a big Megaprojects binge, literally 6 other videos open in tabs, and then I see this! It's funny how much I love the videos about planes, never been the slightest bit interested until I started watching Simon's channels.
Many word would say it is same of F16.
Yep it is true.
S.Korea had 180s F16. Among them 140 of F16 had produced within license in local.
So many of parts delivered from local companies into former KAI.
Then still production line was in action.
Finally T50 F/A50 look after F16 with cooperation of LM.
Nice introduction
Waiting for more partners to join FA-50
as modernized Freedom Fighter (Originally F-5)
-From South Korea
Thank you very much for the informative video about Korean-made weaponry. Fighting, Korea~!
I can see a drone version of the T50. That would be a huge force multiplier.
Yes, it would be a huge difference.
The Baby Viper!
Man was blessed with the ultimate narrator voice and he's using to bless our ears about military stuff win win
it reminds of the same jet what the red arrows use, looks like so much fun !!
As a war thunder fan, I highly adore this plane
Another excellent video, and you really made me laugh when you mentioned about being a willing back seater. I'm ex RAF, not aircrew, but managed to get a few jollies in fast jets, totally unreal.
Thank you for talking about this fighter
I used to see it in the iraqi fleet and wonder what it was
One of the biggest benefits to the Golden Eagle is that Meteor commonality is planned for the newest Blocks, and many countries will be getting those Block upgrades. The Meteor itself is widely considered one of the strongest AA Missiles available to aircraft, and is more readily accessible compared to the US equivalent. Even if they lack stealth, being able to serve as light missile trucks with such a long aerial denial range would make things more difficult for would-be aggressors; moreso if aided by strong ground or flying airborne targeting and tracking facilities.
some video use at here are from Philippine Air Force training during US-Philippines Balikatan Exercise
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These aircraft look elegantly compact. Kinda like what Russia did in WW2 with the T34 tanks.
When the majority of Simons channel's post on the same day is a good day.
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Great Video 😊
Awesome. Can y'all do one on the Soviet War Machine during WW2, including their mass relocation of factories to the East? Not sure if it's been done yet.
Philippines still waiting for the latest block before deciding to purchase more.
you mentioned there is a recent warographics episode on south korean military production, but i cant seem to find it?
I often put on one of his older videos to help me drift off to sleep and then have to find the spot I drifted off at and finish the video. You can't not finish a Whistler wit filled knowledge capsule. I still wonder about the whereabouts of his mother...
I believe Poland has ordered the plane
Poland became South Korea's newest and largest export defense customers now
I like how this is pretty much like choosing a Samsung phone over the popular iPhone when you want to replace your aging phone (that's not an iPhone already)
It would be nice if under more peaceful circumstances, but Poland and South Korea coming together to cooperate on so many military matters is like some of those "unlikely animal friends" videos you see! And it does make sense.
When a villager close to where the FA50 was first used was interviewed, she thought it was a UFO as the Philippine Air Force hasn't been flying much jets since the F5A's were retired (not sure how much the AS211's were used).
So it was a UFO...
@@leeboy26 for the villager, a least.
AS211s were relegated back to what it was before F-5A/Bs retired - jet qualification trainer aircraft
Currently waiting ready rate is almost 90% most top aircraft in Korea.
Hey, Simon! Great episode you got here! 👍👌💪❤️
As for KAI and ROKAF to realize your wish, let's see. You may get what you wished for. 👍🤔 And when you had it, may I suggest you also make a documentary about Hanwha. I'm sure lots of your subscribers will definitely have an awesome treat. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Stay on top! 👌💪❤️👍🔥
please put your cut outs in the end, like you used to do. they where hilariously funny.
I see the beard is magnificent as always
I still remember when he didn’t have one, he looked like a little boy 😂
This one is high on the list as an option as seeks to build up its air policing capabilities.
Hello, Simon! I hope you will also discuss the Saab Gripen, which is another jet the Philippines wants to buy, apart from the F-16 and more FA-50s. Thanks a lot.
We are likely to get both the Gripen E and the F16Vs. So, win win for both and for the PAF.
samsung has an aerospace division? i'd almost assume boeing's involved as both seem to be great at making automatic self-destruct functions.
Three regional powerfully technologists countries ( South Korea 🇰🇷, Japan 🇯🇵, and Taiwan 🇹🇼 ) are surrounding China 🇨🇳 in the Far East. It was a wonderful video about the T-50 KIA golden eagle .. What about Japan designed its own F -22 raptor stealth aircraft..as equivalents to US F-22 raptor?
The T50 series is a good product line. The Philippines bought the FA 50 because of the huge gap that was left when the PAF retired the F5A/Bs in 2005. While we got offers for 2nd hand F16s. It was deemed necessary for PAF to go back to the basics as we have no qualified pilots to fly the F16s then. The "we have no budget" is a lame excuse as we are anticipating to procure both the Gripen E and the F16Vs in the next 5 years from now.
10:23 it's Boramae, not Boromae btw.
How many channels does this guy have??
Take out the 2nd seat and make it a low wing vs mid-wing fighter and it's basically the fucking F-20 Tigershark.
Do a video on the LCA Tejas too, please. 😄
Buy FA-50, A Full package Starter pack
for National Airforce
This is destructive.
I didn't knew that the Golden Eagle is competing on a USN tender to replace their BAe/McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk advanced jet trainer.
Need a video on india fighter jets too
KF21 isnt actually a 5th gen fighter jet yet. That s why we call it a 4.5th gen, something like F16V or F15EX.
16:33 war thunder prices be like
Among the contracts between Lockheed Martin and KAI are as follows.
FA-50 has a constraint that it cannot exceed the latest F-16 specification.
So the FA-50 has its limits.
However, the FA-50 is a cost-effectiveness and has a full role to play.
Very powerful as a 5th generation pilot training, proximity support, and small multi-roll fighter.
It must be a very useful aircraft for both training and practice.
Armed forces are also evolving.
In Block 2
AIM-9 Sidewinder
AIM-7 Sparrow
AGM-65 Maverick
IRIS-T
KEPD 350K-2
AIM-120 AMRAAM
It will be armed.
What is unusual is that the Korean-made AESA Radar is better than the US-made Radar with performance limits.
However, due to the inherent limitations of FA-50, it seems to be impossible to mount.
However, KF-21 has no constraints.
This is because Korea has developed core technologies such as AESA Radar, IRST, EOTGP, and RF Jammer.
The interior armament is also under development and the MUM-T system is also under development.
We're testing to control three drones with wingmen
It is being developed as a multi-purpose fighter with more than five generations at the same time as the development of internal armoured windows.
The AESA radar developed by Korea is a gallium nitride material and is powerful.
It is currently used in Korean Aegis destroyers, M-SAMs, and L-SAMs.
Gallium oxide materials that are much more powerful than gallium nitride materials are also being developed.
Korea has strong EMP technology.
RF-Jammer is also very powerful.
It will reach NGJ-MB performance enough.
IRST is currently on board the frigate and in use.
EO-TGP is already applied to FA-50.
Core equipment is constantly being upgraded with the development of new technologies.
KF-21 Boramae is the name of a falcon when its young is raised for hunting.
Boramae is called the Little Raptor, but in the near future, it will evolve into the fifth and sixth generation fighter jets that will shine on itself.
I hope you will pay a lot of attention to KF-21.
Most people do not know to what extent Korea is a military power. In Korea, the T-50 is literally being used as an advanced trainer. Korea has over 500 F-15s and F-16s. Its replacement is also close to 100 F-35s and is continuing to be added.
KF-21 is also newly released and supplied
Based on the images of the FA-50/T-50, the design (as well as others in its class) does not have a robust electronic warfare (EW) variant. Considering the potential adversaries in South Korea's backyard, one would hope there is a design being crafted. A "budget" EW strike aircraft offering would be incredibly profitable.
Impossible. Electric power supply is not strong.
@@bangmo7 It's not like that. KAI has developed an electronic warfare pod equipped with a power generator for this purpose in 2022. It is also equipped with a SkyShield electronic warfare pod.
Almost!
Ireland may be looking at these to fulfil air policing roles as we currently have no capability to intercept aircraft whatsoever.
FA50 with dual seats can control drones for firepower multiply which S Korea is developing now without buying more expensive fighters.
What goes unsaid is that many countries find Korea attractive as an arms supplier is because its ideologically neutral; Unlike any of the superpowers, Korea doesn't have any grand international or ideological agendas beyond its own prosperity and survival. Long as your check clears, the guns will be there, no questions asked.
Unless your name is n.korea
you'd be checking your own ass first when you find yourself in the middle of Japan, China, Russia, and fanatic NK, nonetheless the uncle Sam watch over you 😂
you'd be checking your own ass first when you find yourself in the middle of Japan, China, Russia, and fanatic NK, notwithstanding the uncle Sam watch over you 😂
you'd be checking your own ass first when you find yourself in the middle of Japan, China, Russia, and fanatic NK, notwithstanding the uncle Sam watch over you 😂
you'd be checking your own ass first when you find yourself in the middle of Japan, China, Russia, and fanatic NK, notwithstanding the uncle Sam watch over you 😂
This is a entry level Saab Gripen E, lower price and lower operational cost. If KAI keeps updating this platform, the orders will come in.
Like a F16 and F18 had a baby
Is it bad, that the only reason I'm watching this video is so that youtube will stop suggesting it?
FA50 is a cute baby plane of SK and USA
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" ... if their international allies fail to come through as promised"
Wondering what promise you are referring to.
I hope the Golden Eagle will be introduced in Ace Combat 8.
It appears the US has priced themselves out of the low end Air Defense market. (Of course Lockheed has their finger in that pie as well)
Day 4 of asking Simon to do a video on the Iowa Class battleships
Korea is soon, transforming this t50 to become f16
Korea already has more than 200 F-16s. It is buying more F-35s to replace the F-16. Korea already has nearly 100 F-35s in its possession.
Kor: We have a trainer!
Phl: LABAN!
How many CZcams channels does this guy have?!?
Wow, based 🗿
Which Korea? Ya dope.
The one with running water and light bulbs, ya dope...
The two factors in the FA-50s favor are the rise of shahed drones and relatively few number of production lines for ANY fighter jets.
Air forces need to prepare for waves of hundreds, possibly thousands, of 200+ kg suicide drones. That's going to require a lot of problem solving to keep the cost of interceptions cheap enough to deter attacks. Enter the armed trainer aircraft to hunt drones on a budget...
The T-50 stands out reasonably well against the T-7 and the M-346 as the most capable, but with even a slight price premium for that capability it loses a lose of bids. What gives the FA-50 a huge boost is the overflowing demand for 4th gen fighters. This is a big reason to expect more FA-50 orders in Europe, but its flame will probably burn out by 2030.
One fun fact about the FA-50 of the Philippine Airforce, it was able to kill a F-22 Raptor in a Mock Dogfight. Unbelievable but it's true
True, but the parameters of the scenario had some of the F-22's advanced systems forbidden from use during the exercise. If it wasn't forcibly handicapped the outcome would likely have been extremely different.
@@HathurAnd F-22 in most exercise is always put into disadvantage situation to train both pilots on hoe to fight.
@@Boomkokogamez Correct. The point of the exercises is to improve the skill of both pilots, but the F-22 pilot won't learn much if his advanced tech is doing 90% of the work, so for exercises they almost always handicap the superior fighter aircraft to ensure both pilots are relying more on their skill than their tech and advancing their skills through practice.
As a Filipino, let's not beat our chest with this "win". The F-22 then was put in a hilariously disadvantageous situation. Drop tanks, the F/A-50 starting at the F-22's 6 o'clock, etc.
This doesn't take away from the capability of the F/A-50 though. I'm sure it's a capable aircraft and I do hope this country obtains more.
i fucking hate that we make such a huge deal out of mock dogfights.. they're training apertures for the pilots and proof of concepts for the squadron commanders. Nothing else, there's no ego in the hotseat.
It looks like a cross between a T-38 Talon and an F-16 Falcon .
Nice little boat
Oh my god! It’s a MIG from the first Top Gun!!! Quick flip upside down and flip the pilot off to get the kill!!😂
🇺🇸
It's debatable. Am I team libbitie bititbee ? Or Team Gonzfukuz? My German isn't great.
It's like a BAE Hawk and a Falcon fell in love and had a son.
With a set of genes from F 16..
The lady must have had extramarital affairs.
If the U.S. shut down production of the F16 could they getbitbup snd running as fast as Korea did with this aircraft the T50.
the truth is, nothing compare the price 😂😂😂😅
Beautiful "F-16teeny" aircraft
You mean military industry, not military industrial complex. The military industrial complex is an American term that refers to corruption that involves the military industry, politicians and generals and admirals.
It's Dassault Rafale, not Rafael.
It's a great option for an attack aircraft. It can definitely outperform the Su-17/22.
It looks similar to the F-16
It is definitely designed to be the F-16's little brother. FA-50 pilots can supposedly fly the F-16 with around 6 hours of additional training.
Raphael? 😂